Behind the scenes of one the UK’s most successful acts of climate activism, with Stop Rosebank campaigner Lauren MacDonald

“I had that rebellious understanding that nobody was going to come and solve this for us,” shares Lauren MacDonald, on the Climate Humans podcast. In conversation with HERO’s Mauricio Porras, Lauren shares their experiences as part of the #StopRosebank and #StopCambo campaigns to stop new oil projects in the UK, why it’s important for activists to take rest, and processing the reality of growing up as a young climate activist in the media. 

Introduction and welcome (1m)

Quickfire questions (2m)

Lauren's personal journey into climate activism (5m)

Early lessons and burnout (2m)

Daily routines and avoiding burnout (2m)

Professional achievements and campaigns (1m)

The Stop Rosebank campaign (14m)

Behind the scenes of activism (10m)

The importance of funding climate activism (8m)

Final thoughts (5m)

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Produced and edited by Ben Beheshty.

Executive produced by Josie Colter.

Hosted by Mauricio Porras.